
Bluesound Node
Rega io amp
Wharfedale Diamond 12.1
System ₨1,59,499
Our final system to produce a hi-fisound far greater than one ought to expect from the sum of its parts is a separates streaming system that mixes the newest technology with a touch of old-school nostalgia – and is all the better for it.
This is a traditional amplifier and speaker set-up with a modern source. And the joy of this combination – apart from the stunning sound it provides, of course – is that you can plug in a turntable and another source (a CD player, perhaps) for a set-up that covers all bases.
All three of these products are current What Hi-Fi? Award winners. It doesn’t always follow that one Award winner will complement others, but this trio proves that, when it works, it works beautifully.
Regenerate to dominate
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